Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo    

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Tripadvisor (651) · Zoo in Des Moines, United States
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Enjoy the wonderful park atmosphere as you and your family view over 800 furry, finned and feathered exotic creatures at the Zoo. You'll find a surprise around every corner as you follow the …
Enjoy the wonderful park atmosphere as you and your family view over 800 furry, finned and feathered exotic creatures at the Zoo. You'll find a surprise around every corner as you follow the winding path and manicured gardens! Experience the wonders of nature found in the wilds of Africa and the Australian Outback. The indoor Discovery Center will amaze you with its mountainous and tropical habitats filled with exotic plants, birds, fish and animals.

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Aug 15, 2024
We wanted to take our 3 & 6 year old grandkids to see the animals. Not how I remembered it. Very expensive for what we got to see. They charge for EVERYTHING! Full review by family12306
Jun 13, 2024
The zoo was well laid out and very easy to navigate. We went in the morning and most of the animals were outside. They all seemed well cared for and the staff seemed enthusiastic about working with … Full review by donnasF1372KD
Apr 5, 2024
Smaller zoo but lots of different species and large exhibits for many of the animals. Lots of staff out and about, plenty to see. Great petting zoo area. Saw a few species I've never seen before lik… Full review by Happiness21728946418
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Blank Park Zoo is a 22-acre (8.9 ha) zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa near historic Fort Des Moines. The zoo is a m…
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Blank Park Zoo is a 49-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States, near historic Fort Des Moines. The zo…
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With 49 acres (20 hectares) of land inhabited by 104 different animal species and 1,484 animal specimens, Blank Park Zoo is the only accred…
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Are there elephants at blank park zoo
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No, they don't have elephants.
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The zoo has not had an elephant in the past. Has that changed? Is there an elephant exhibit now?
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If my memory is correct, this zoo does not have enough land space for an elephant exhibit. It is a nice zoo and the staff is very welcoming to all questions. Which adds extra insight …
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If my memory is correct, this zoo does not have enough land space for an elephant exhibit. It is a nice zoo and the staff is very welcoming to all questions. Which adds extra insight during the experience.
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Is the koala exhibit still open?
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There is an Australia exhibit, which was closed when we visited in April, but it said that it would be open in May. I would assume that the koalas are in there.
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Answer by Shilo H · Jun 29, 2019
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Is payment and contract required to reserve wedding spaces at the zoo?
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Yes, A non-refundable payment (half of the total rental fee) is required at the signing of the contract. Final payment is due 30 days prior to...
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